Psalms 61:5

So, truly, they intended to reject my price. I ran in thirst. They blessed with their mouth and cursed with their heart.

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In The King James Version

For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

In Context

4How is it that you rush against a man? Every one of you puts to death, as if you were pulling down a ruined wall, leaning over and falling apart.

6Yet, truly, my soul will be subject to God. For from him is my patience.

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Cross References

Psalms 16:5Perfect my steps in your paths, so that my footsteps may not be disturbed.

Psalms 56:12Be exalted above the heavens, O God, and your glory above all the earth.

Psalms 91:2It is good to confess to the Lord and to sing psalms to your name, O Most High:

Malachi 3:16Then those who fear the Lord spoke, each one with his neighbor. And the Lord paid attention and heeded. And a book of remembrance was written in his sight, for those who fear the Lord and for those who consider his name.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 61:2-5

Crying to God in Distress. 1 Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. 2 From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 3 For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. 4 I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah. In these verses we may observe, I. David's close adherence and application to God by prayer in the day of his distress and trouble: "Whatever comes, I will cry… Read the whole commentary →

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